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  2. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1]

  3. Xiphoid process - Wikipedia

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    In neonates and young infants, particularly smaller infants, the tip of the xiphoid process may be seen as a palpable lump situated just below the sternal notch. Between the ages of 15 and 29, the xiphoid process typically undergoes fusion with the body of the sternum through a fibrous joint .

  4. Sternum - Wikipedia

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    The sternum is a narrow, flat bone, forming the middle portion of the front of the chest. The top of the sternum supports the clavicles (collarbones) and its edges join with the costal cartilages of the first two pairs of ribs. The inner surface of the sternum is also the attachment of the sternopericardial ligaments. [2]

  5. What It Could Mean If You Have Right-Side Chest Pain - AOL

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    “Any type of right-side chest pain that feels like a sharp, severe, tearing sensation that radiates to your back could indicate an aorta dissection, which is a tear in your aorta,” says Dr ...

  6. Twelfth rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The true ribs are directly connected to the sternum by the costal cartilage. Similarly, the false ribs also connect to the sternum through costal cartilages, however indirectly through a connection to the costal cartilage of the rib above it. Unlike the true and false ribs, the floating 11th and 12th ribs do not connect to the sternum. [3]

  7. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve. [1] [2] Risk factors include psychological stress. [2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest ...

  8. This Serious Condition Could Cause Pain Under Your Breast - AOL

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    The right treatment for pain under your left breast ultimately depends on the cause. ... you don’t need to panic every time you have pain under your left breast. “Most chest pain is not from ...

  9. Pericarditis - Wikipedia

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    Sharp, pleuritic, retro-sternal (under the sternum) or left precordial (left chest) pain Crushing, pressure-like, heavy pain. Described as "elephant on the chest." Radiation Pain radiates to the trapezius ridge (to the lowest portion of the scapula on the back) or no radiation. Pain radiates to the jaw or left arm, or does not radiate. Exertion